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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,861.80, 857,792.70 and 394,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,861.80, 857,792.70 and 394,914.60 is: 592,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,861.80 : 857,792.70 = 394,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,861.80/857,792.70 = 394,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,861.80x = 857,792.70 × 394,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,861.80x = 338,754,861,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,754,861,003.42/571,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,371.90

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